Fourteen years ago, KPH constructed the Corrosion Control Hangar at the 128th Air Refueling Wing in Milwaukee. We have been awarded a new contract to enhance this mission-critical facility.
Back at the 128th Air Refueling Wing to Expand on Previous Work
In 2012, KPH completed construction of the Corrosion Control Hangar at the 128th Air Refueling Wing in Milwaukee. This specialized, environmentally controlled aviation facility is designed for washing and maintaining aircraft, including stripping paint, treating metal, and applying protective coatings.
Fourteen years after constructing this building, KPH is back to expand and modernize this mission-critical facility. Awarded under the Wisconsin National Guard Small Business MATOC, the nearly $1 million renovation will transform the existing hangar into a fully functional, Air National Guard ETL-compliant corrosion control facility.
Work includes new locker rooms and showers, cold/warm/hot decontamination zones, updated processing areas and equipment, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades. Before construction begins, KPH Environmental will perform significant remediation and cleaning of cadmium and chromium residue. Work is scheduled to begin in October 2026 and be completed in May 2027.
KPH will begin work on constructing new Regional Training Site buildings at Fort McCoy. Here, students and instructors at Fort McCoy work on a wheeled-vehicle mechanics project to prepare soldiers to perform field-level maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and service automotive, fuel, and electrical systems. Photo credit: U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.
KPH Expanding Training Capabilities at Fort McCoy
Fort McCoy, known as the U.S. Army’s “Total Force Training Center,” supports training and mobilization for active-duty and reserve components from across the armed forces. As the base undergoes a major infrastructure transformation, KPH Construction has been awarded a nearly $7 million HUBZone contract to construct three new Regional Training Site (RTS) buildings supporting maintenance operations and hands-on training.
The ground-up project includes pre-engineered metal buildings with large vehicle maintenance bays, classrooms, offices, lounges, restrooms, storage and mechanical spaces, along with in-floor radiant heat, vehicle exhaust recovery systems and welding capabilities. Site work will include a retaining wall and bioretention basin to manage stormwater near a protected wetland. Construction is scheduled to begin in October 2026 and be completed in February 2028.
KPH has been hired for the Airfield Lighting Replacement Project at Volk Field. These systems guide aircraft safely through the touchdown zone and runway boundaries.
New Projects Begin at Volk Field
KPH crews will return to our own “active duty” at Volk Field Air National Guard Base in Camp Douglas, Wisconsin.
Continuing our work as a trusted partner at the base, KPH was awarded a nearly $1 million project to replace the asphalt Vehicle Maintenance Lot, the primary area used to park and stage vehicles awaiting maintenance and repairs, as well as vehicles and equipment belonging to visiting units. The work includes removing the existing pavement and deficient base and sub-base materials, preparing the site to meet compaction requirements, and installing approximately 17,000 square yards of new asphalt with new pavement markings. The project under the Wisconsin ANG MATOC is scheduled to begin and be completed in Fall 2026.
In addition, KPH has been hired for the Airfield Lighting Replacement Project. This significant project will completely replace the base’s outdated and deteriorated airfield lighting system, including runway in-pavement and edge lights, taxiway edge lights, and approach lighting systems designed to safely guide pilots from instrument flight to visual landings in low-visibility conditions.
Volk Field employs standard High-Intensity Runway Lights (HIRL), a 4-light PAPI visual slope indicator, and an advanced instrument approach lighting infrastructure. These systems guide aircraft safely through the touchdown zone and runway boundaries. Our contract will be to install new, state-of-the-art upgraded systems versions of these, plus upgraded Approach Lighting System with Sequenced Flashing Lights (ALSF) and Medium Intensity Approach Light System with Sequenced Flashing Lights (MALSF). ALSF and MALSF are standard airport lighting systems designed to help pilots transition from instrument flight to visual landings during low-visibility conditions.
KPH will also construct a new centrally located lighting vault, install a backup generator and new parking apron flood lights, and demolish and remove the existing lighting system and vault. Work will be phased to keep the airfield operational throughout most of construction, with a planned runway shutdown scheduled between major training exercises. Construction is expected to begin in October 2026 and be completed in March 2028. The project represents another significant step in KPH’s growing partnership with Volk Field and opens the door to future improvements that can expand the base’s capabilities.
Across these projects, the work may look different—from aviation facilities and training buildings to parking infrastructure and highly specialized airfield lighting—but the mission remains the same: build, improve and maintain the infrastructure our military depends on. For KPH Construction, these awards represent more than new contracts. They build on decades of public-sector experience while drawing on the same expertise KPH brings to its private-sector clients—managing complex projects, navigating demanding environments, coordinating specialized trades, and delivering with precision and accountability. Whether the client is a federal agency, a military installation, a commercial developer or a private owner, KPH brings the same commitment to solving complex construction challenges and delivering results that stand up to the demands of the project.
